Chappell Roan Ends Wasserman Representation Over Maxwell Links

Pop star Chappell Roan announced on February 9 that she has ended her professional relationship with the talent agency Wasserman, led by Casey Wasserman, following the recent release of documents linking the executive to Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker associated with Jeffrey Epstein. Roan, a Grammy-winning artist known for her rising prominence in the music industry, shared the decision in a statement posted on Instagram.

In her post, Roan emphasized the importance of aligning representation with personal values. "As of today, I am no longer represented by Wasserman, the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman," she wrote. "I hold my teams to the highest standards and have a duty to protect them as well. No artist, agent or employee should ever be expected to defend or overlook actions that conflict so deeply with our own moral values." She added that artists deserve "representation that aligns with their values and supports their safety and dignity," and described the move as a call for "accountability and leadership that earns trust." Roan, who had been represented by agents including Jackie Nalpant, Kiely Mosiman, Adele Slater, and Anna Bewers at the agency...